One family of five... One life-altering tragedy... Three survivors. Each of the Mason siblings takes the outcome of the devastation three completely different ways.

When you are born, you’re born a blank canvas. Over time, sadness and heartbreak leave deep scars. Loss and sorrow carve irreparable cracks into that canvas. Love is like paint, it colors your heart and fills in every scar, every wound that life has left behind.

River Mason has never led an easy life. He and his younger sister were involved in a horrific car accident that tragically took the lives of both of their parents. Sadly, losing his parents wasn’t the only thing he lost that day; with that came bitterness and anger toward himself, the world, and everyone in it.

His number one rule: Never let anyone in…

He’s determined to keep his heart closed to the possibility of love because that would be weakness and for River weakness is never allowed.

Joss Meyer is perfectly happy in her existence. She and her best friend, Nina, have been each other’s constant since the fifth grade, sharing every experience of their lives. After opening their own personal chef business together, the last thing on Joss’ mind is a man. She stays focused on her career, and her carefree life.

But life doesn’t always go as planned….

When Joss meets River, he turns her world upside down. She finds herself willing to sacrifice her heart to be with a man who only promises to hurt her in the end. Sometimes the road less traveled is a chance worth taking….

Is it better to end up hurt, than to never have loved in the first place?

The decision is black and white, but how you feel isn’t.

Can one truly see…love?

Due to sensitive subject matter this book is intended for adults only.

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One family of five... One life-altering tragedy... Three survivors. Each of the Mason siblings takes the outcome of the devastation three completely different ways.

When you are born, you’re born a blank canvas. Over time, sadness and heartbreak leave deep scars. Loss and sorrow carve irreparable cracks into that canvas. Love is like paint, it colors your heart and fills in every scar, every wound that life has left behind.

River Mason has never led an easy life. He and his younger sister were involved in a horrific car accident that tragically took the lives of both of their parents. Sadly, losing his parents wasn’t the only thing he lost that day; with that came bitterness and anger toward himself, the world, and everyone in it.

His number one rule: Never let anyone in…

He’s determined to keep his heart closed to the possibility of love because that would be weakness and for River weakness is never allowed.

Joss Meyer is perfectly happy in her existence. She and her best friend, Nina, have been each other’s constant since the fifth grade, sharing every experience of their lives. After opening their own personal chef business together, the last thing on Joss’ mind is a man. She stays focused on her career, and her carefree life.

But life doesn’t always go as planned….

When Joss meets River, he turns her world upside down. She finds herself willing to sacrifice her heart to be with a man who only promises to hurt her in the end. Sometimes the road less traveled is a chance worth taking….

Is it better to end up hurt, than to never have loved in the first place?

The decision is black and white, but how you feel isn’t.

Can one truly see…love?

Due to sensitive subject matter this book is intended for adults only.

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4.0 out of 5 starsi see... a GREAT story! : )

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Love love love Joss & River (and Nina & Josh, and Kate)!!! This is a fabulously written cast of characters! : ) My heart broke for River & the way he was forced to grow up. His siblings, too. I just wanted to hug the daylights outta all three of them. And Joss, she is a strong, motivated, awesome heroine! She doesn't take anyone's crap, she doesn't pull any punches, and she doesn't let any dust settle. She takes charge, confronts those who need confronting right at the time anything happens... just very well done.

The only downside, and what kept this in the 4.5 stars rather than 5++ for me, were the fact that Joss & River don't get a lot of "in the same space" time for the first part of the story, and the SOB (seemingly obligatory break up) - the way it came about. After everything was said & done, that just didn't jive for me. BUT!! The wrap up was FABULOUS! *bounce* And I LOVE when River & Joss do get to be in the same space. Those scenes sparkle.

Looking forward to the next story, which will be Kate's. This is definitely looking like another favorite series for me from this wonderful author! : )

3.5 stars: Joss and Nina have been BFF's since childhood, and have vowed to always live and work together, something they're now doing by owning a catering and personal chef company. I think I'm in the minority when I say I didn't quite dig this relationship. It felt a tad immature to me. When Joss must take over a high-profile client from Nina, she's thrown into the world of millionaire River. It was quick to "see" River was eccentric, but I honestly didn't know the reason why and was pleasantly surprised (I won't tell you.) But... the way Joss and River jumped in the sack so quickly just didn't work for me. I appreciated the tragedies of River's past and how that forced him to grow up way too quickly. I have to admit I felt sorry for Josh. Talk about being at your beck and call! I got easily confused talking about Josh vs. Joss... I know, super nit-picky, but it's something I couldn't overlook. This book was just okay for me.

Joss is a personal chef that has recently started her catering business with her best friend, Nina. One of their biggest clients happens to be River Mason, a millionaire running his family’s business.

Joss is happy and guarded. River is hard and unrelenting. I enjoyed the way they meet as an assumption by Joss causes some funny moments.

I liked the angst that was caused by their reluctance to let go of the control they each wanted to hold over every aspect of their lives. River and Joss want to be together, yet they have scars that prevent them from allowing themselves to feel. The story was well written and the secondary characters also add some hilarity and depth to the story.

Joss, Nina and Josh were amazing characters and I loved all three. I did have a hard time connecting with River though. I would've liked to see him soften up sooner in the story. I thought the epiphany that comes at the end should've come sooner. I wanted to see him and Joss in their HEA for a longer period of time.

I did really enjoy the storyline of this book and the surprise turn at the end of the book was great!!! I look forward to reading Kate's story next. I have a feeling it will tug at my heartstrings.

Hot and heart warming. Sexy and beautiful!! Sometimes you don't see things the way others do. Sometimes you see things the way you want to, whether you can actually see or not. You never know what has happened in someone's past to make them the person they are. Everyone has their own secrets, everyone has their own story. But when you find someone to let in- to share your secrets and story with- it can be a thing of beauty. Then one day, maybe you will see what the world looks like thru a new pair of eyes.